LIST: Heavy Traffic expected on major tollways next week

Robie de Guzman • April 13, 2019 • 2481

MANILA, Philippines – The operator of Skyway, Ninoy Aquino International Airport Expressway (NAIAX), South Luzon Expressway (SLEX) and STAR tollway is set to implement measures to ease the heavy traffic expected during the Lenten break next week.

SMC Tollways said additional ambulant tellers and traffic patrol teams will be deployed this week as vehicle volume is expected to increase by 10 percent during this season.

Temporary toll collection booths will also be added and all road works will be suspended.

All field personnel will also be required to be on standby and vacation leaves will be cancelled.

SMC said that beginning April 16 (Tuesday) to April 22 (Monday) heavy traffic is expected in the following areas:

Skyway Southbound At-grade

April 16-18 & 20 (P.M.)

C5-Alabang At-grade

April 17 (P.M.)

Amorsolo to Magallanes Area

Skyway Northbound At-grade

April 21-22

Alabang Viaduct to Skyway On Ramp (Skyway Main Plaza B) Elevated

NAIAX Westbound

April 17-20 (P.M.)

NAIAX Main Toll Plaza B

NAIAX Eastbound

April 17-20 (P.M.)

NAIAX Main Toll Plaza a

SLEX Southbound

April 17 (P.M.)

Calamba Toll Plaza A and B

Carmona, Sta. Rosa Exit

Eton-ABI Exit

Cabuyao Toll Plaza

Ayala Toll Plaza

April 18

Calamba Toll Plaza A and B

Carmona, Sta. Rosa Exit

Eton-ABI Exit

Cabuyao Toll Plaza

Ayala Toll Plaza

April 20

Calamba Toll Plaza A and B

Carmona, Sta. Rosa Exit

Eton-ABI Exit

Cabuyao Toll Plaza

Ayala Toll Plaza

Northbound

April 21-22

Ayala Toll Plaza

Calamba Toll Plaza Entry

Exits in Filinvest

Exits in Alabang Viaduct

STAR Tollway

Southbound April 17 (P.M.)

Sto. Tomas Entry

Lipa Toll Plaza

Balagtas Toll Plaza

Sto. Toribio

Ibaan-San Jose Interchange

April 18

Sto. Tomas Entry

Lipa Toll Plaza

Balagtas Toll Plaza

Sto. Toribio

Ibaan-San Jose Interchange

April 20

Sto. Tomas Entry

Lipa Toll Plaza

Balagtas Toll Plaza

Sto. Toribio

Ibaan-San Jose Interchange

Northbound

April 21-22 (A.M.)

Toll Plazas in Sto. Tomas

TPLEX

Northbound

April 17-19

Tarlac Central Toll Plaza

Urdaneta Toll Plaza

Pozorrubio-MacArthur T-intersection

Binalonan Toll Plaza

Pozorrubio Toll Plaza

Southbound

April 21-22

Tarlac Central Toll Plaza

Urdaneta Toll Plaza

Pozorrubio-MacArthur T-intersection

Binalonan Toll Plaza

Pozorrubio Toll Plaza

SMC Tollways, together with Petron Lakbay Alalay, will also set up Motorist Assistance Stations at:

According to SLEx Skyway president, Manuel Bonoan, motorists took advantage of the free toll at Calamba Toll Plaza and caused traffic jams.

Bonoan noted that to avail of the privilege, motorists need to coordinate with their office first to be confirmed and to advise their intended destination or recipients.

“Medyo nagkaroon yata ng confusion kahapon at gusto yata lahat na may marka ang mga sasakyan kahit ballpen lang na nakalagay sa bond paper (There seemed to have been a confusion yesterday. Motorists were insisting that their vehicles be marked. They were arguing that a note on a piece of paper would do),” Bonoan explained.

Bonoan clarified that there is no end date for the free toll on SLEx Skyway and Star Toll Plaza for government-run vehicles and private groups heading to deliver goods to Batangas provided that their trips are properly coordinated with their office.

Meanwhile, #Slex trended on Saturday as netizens hailed the display of “bayanihan” spirit that the heavy traffic situation reflected.

Here are some of the tweets:

#SLEX now ,its just a delight to see these people/cars who dropped their personal lives to help & are all headed now to #Batangas ..#BayanihanIsAliveAndWell ..Mabuhay kayong mga tumutulong ❤️❤️❤️

If you're wondering why #SLEX Is trending right now, its not because of any major accident, but due to a large number of vehicles heading to Batangas and Cavite area to provide help to our… https://t.co/dnLeZ7vyk5

MANILA, Philippines – The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) will conduct a simulation of traffic in preparation for the Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games) that the Philippines will host on November 30.

The MMDA warns motorists and the riding public to expect heavy traffic and inconvenience.

The simulation of the supposed convoy of athletes and delegates of the SEA Games will take place from 1:00 to 4:00 in the afternoon on Thursday (November 14).

From the different hotels in Tagaytay, Pasay, Manila, Subic, and Clark in Pampanga, the convoy will pass through EDSA, other major thoroughfares in Metro Manila, and the North Luzon Expressway until it reaches the venue for the opening of the SEA Games in Bulacan.

Affected areas are the northbound lanes of EDSA, as well as on Mindanao Avenue, North Avenue, Quirino Highway, Taft Avenue, Magallanes, and the South Luzon Expressway (SLEX).

MMDA spokesperson Asec. Celine Pialago said they will implement the Stop and GO Scheme in the affected thoroughfares in Metro Manila.

The MMDA will also conduct simulation of traffic in going back from the venue to the hotels where the athletes, delegates and visitors who will watch the SEA Games will be billeted. (from the report of Joan Nano) /mbmf

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